The Challenger Series concluded recently in Munich, with Uruguay, Kenya 7s, Chile, and Germany securing spots in the HSBC SVNS Play-Off in Madrid from May 31 to June 2.
Uruguay clinched the overall title after winning consecutive tournaments in Montevideo and Munich, while also finishing third in the opening leg. They amassed 56 points in the competition.
Kenya 7s 2nd
Despite not making it to the semis in Munich, Kenya 7s managed to secure second place in the competition, accumulating 48 points throughout the season.
Kenya 7s forward Kevin Wekesa in Challenger Series. PHOTO/Rugby Afrique
Chile finished with 46 points, their best result being second place in Dubai. Germany secured fourth place with 44 points, while Hong Kong narrowly missed the qualifiers with 42 points. Uganda claimed the sixth spot on the leaderboard.
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The Challenger Series, introduced in February 2020, aims to foster the development of rugby sevens globally and provide a pathway to the top level of the sport.
The 2024 edition began with a combined men’s and women’s event in Dubai in January, won by Kenya in the men’s category and China in the women’s.
The series continued with the second round in Montevideo, Uruguay, where the hosts won the men’s event and China claimed the women’s title.
The final round featured standalone men’s and women’s events in Krakow, Poland, and Munich, Germany, respectively.
Challenger Series final standings. PHOTO/Wikipedia
